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Karthik Rampalli — A Young Man With a Big Mission in Japan (Part II)

by julie.gramlich | April 07, 2018

Introducing Karthik Rampalli Introducing Karthik Rampalli — a go-getter, who organizes TEDx even...

Karthik Rampalli — A Young Man With a Big Mission in Japan (Part I)

by julie.gramlich | April 04, 2018

Introducing Karthik Rampalli Introducing Karthik Rampalli — a go-getter, who organizes TEDx even...

Katrina Navallo — An Unexpected Love Story in Japan

by julie.gramlich | March 24, 2018

When Katrina Navallo first arrived in Japan in April 2016 from the Philippines with a laundry lis...

Katrina Navallo — A Filipino Expat in Japan, Pursuing a Ph.D. in Southeast Asian Studies in Kyoto University

by julie.gramlich | March 21, 2018

A Personal Story Both of Katrina’s parents worked as migrant workers throughout her childhood — a...

Japanese Language Programs in Tokyo ー Sophia University

by Ellie Brierley | January 29, 2019

As one of Japan’s top-ranking institutions, Sophia University has long been considered a pioneer ...

Japanese Language Programs at Kyoto University

by Ellie Brierley | January 30, 2019

Based in Japan’s ancient capital, Kyoto University has long been considered a top ranking institu...

Japanese Language Program (JLP) in Keio University

by Nuey | January 25, 2019

The JLP is a special language program designed for international students who want to develop lan...

3 Effective Ways to Study Japanese as a Vietnamese Student

by Quynh Trang | January 31, 2019

What are the most challenging aspects of learning Japanese as a Vietnamese student? For those who...

Unfolding of Adulthood: Coming of Age in Japan

by Hannah Wiltshier | January 14, 2019

In Japan, the Coming of Age ceremony “Seijin-shiki” is an annual event that celebrates the introd...

How to Celebrate New Years in Japan

by Marco Christian | January 22, 2019

The year 2018 has passed, and 2019 greets us with high hopes. Later this April, Japan will welco...

Adjusting to Life in Japan: Boat’s story

by Nuey | January 16, 2019

The SchooLynk team had a chance to interview Boat (Voraphan Vorakitphan), a 1st year Phd. student...

Building a Resume for Your English Internship in Japan

by BLINK | January 31, 2019

With an influx of international students attending Japanese universities, competition for English...

Waseda University Summer Japanese Language Course

by Matteo | January 31, 2019

Waseda University Waseda University is a private Japanese University, with its main campus locate...

Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2

by Matteo | January 30, 2019

JLPT N2 The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 is known to be particularly important fo...

Japanese Language Programs at the University of Tokyo

by Ellie Brierley | January 30, 2019

Widely acknowledged as Japan’s most selective and prestigious university, the University of Tokyo...

English Language Course at Meiji University

by Ellie Brierley | January 30, 2019

Established in 1881, Meiji University now has four campuses spread across Tokyo, where 33,000 stu...

Why Did I Learn Japanese?

by Gilbert Rillo | January 29, 2019

Now that I think about it, I don’t know why or when did I start learning Japanese. I think that b...

Japanese Program at Temple University

by Jian Liu | January 28, 2019

Introduction Temple University’s Japanese language program is quite impressive because it caters ...

JLPT — Japanese Language Proficiency Test

by Cheryl Ng | June 03, 2018

It’s now the start of June and a month till July… That means the JLPT is coming up soon! For thos...

Japanese Study for International Students

by Bizjapan | May 23, 2018

Language barrier presents one of the biggest challenges for most overseas students who are stud...

Ready for N5? Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

by Nina Patrick | February 01, 2019

The easiest Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), N5, measures an elementary level of langua...

Studying Japanese at International Christian University

by Megumi Schultz | February 08, 2019

International Christian University (ICU) provides one of the most distinguished Japanese Language...

Study Japanese at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

by Ellie Brierley | February 07, 2019

Located in Beppu City in Oita, Kyushu, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) offers its stude...

Homestay in Japan ー An Invaluable Way to Learn

by Nina Patrick | February 06, 2019

Living with a Japanese family is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Other h...

Why the N3 is Important and Useful ー Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

by Nina Patrick | February 04, 2019

The N3 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) measures upper-intermediate levels of language p...

What’s the N4? Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

by Nina Patrick | February 01, 2019

The N4 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) measures basic levels of language proficiency. I...

Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1

by Kate Jonai | February 11, 2019

JLPT N1 Many Japanese learners desire to go beyond N2 and aim for the top level of the Japanese L...

3 Japanese Language Programs at Akita University

by Kate Jonai | February 11, 2019

International Exchange Programs The Japanese language programs of Akita University are the Genera...

Gain Perspective with Global Liberal Arts in Rikkyo University

by Elizabeth Signo | February 09, 2019

Liberal Arts at Rikkyo University Millennials, for the most part, are uncertain with their choice...

5 Tips for Learning Japanese at Home

by Jackie Bumgarner | February 13, 2019

My Experience: I started learning Japanese when I was in high school. I started by taking Japanes...

Summer at International Christian University ー Immerse Yourself in Japanese Language and Culture

by Marco Christian | February 15, 2019

The Japanese language is one of the hardest languages in the world to learn, but is also one of t...

Become an Expert in Japanese at Kanazawa University

by Megumi Schultz | February 13, 2019

School of International Education The School of International Education at Kanazawa University pr...

A Thriller Drama to Refine your Japanese

by Elizabeth Signo | February 09, 2019

Japanese language learning, a task that each foreigner living in Japan must go through. Language ...

Studying Japanese ー How I Reached N1 Level

by Kate Jonai | February 22, 2019

Learning Japanese was one of the hardest hurdles I have encountered in my entire life. My first e...

Ganbarou! How I Decided to Come to Japan and Learn the Japanese Language

by Marco Christian | February 22, 2019

The Japanese language has got to be one of the world’s hardest languages to learn. In addition to...

How and Where to Study Japanese In Canada

by Leon Donoyan | February 15, 2019

Apparently, you Canadians and the Japanese get along quite well according to the BBC, that of all...

Reclaiming My Japanese Half, One Kanji at a Time

by Rumi Mizusako | February 22, 2019

Why I learned Japanese Imagine waking up one day and all the letters and the language people conv...

My Experience Learning Japanese Through Self-Study

by Anubrata Nath | February 20, 2019

Prologue I fell in love with Japan as a country when I started watching Japanese anime in my chil...

The Philippines: Where to learn Japanese Language

by Elizabeth Signo | February 22, 2019

Japanese language learning in the Philippines Language learning, a seemingly weary task that cons...

How I Learned Japanese Through Japanese Media

by Nuey | February 20, 2019

How the Japanese media shaped my childhood Even though I am Thai, I was not raised with Thai cart...

How to Learn Japanese in the Cities of Taiwan

by Jackie Bumgarner | February 25, 2019

Studying Japanese in Taiwan Taiwan has a reputation of being a very welcoming country to Japanese...

Where to start? Learning Japanese In America

by Sherah Reyes | February 25, 2019

Why Learn Japanese in America? There are many convincing reasons which compel people to kickstart...

10 Universities which offer Japanese Programs

by Elizabeth Signo | February 15, 2019

Learning Japanese in Universities As foreign people move to Japan to pursue a job, study abroad i...

Why Would A K-pop Fan Study Japanese?

by Elizabeth Signo | February 15, 2019

My K-pop Attachment https://www.soompi.com/article/1231365wpp/watch-nct-127-hints-upcoming-comeba...

5 Universities with Great Japanese Language Programs

by Naveen Chittharth | February 24, 2019

Studying Japanese abroad If you’re interested in studying Japanese, what better place to do it th...

Why I Decided to Learn Japanese for My Career

by Bizjapan | February 26, 2019

My motivation I always believed that being multilingual is advantageous to work in the business f...

Guide to Living Expenses and Scholarships at Tohoku University

by Trishit Banerjee | February 26, 2019

How much does it cost to study at Tohoku University The tuition fees for four years undergraduate...

How did I establish a Circle at Tohoku University?

by Trishit Banerjee | February 26, 2019

What are Circles and how is it different from a Club? Universities in Japan usually have a circle...

Learning Japanese is an Exploration

by Trishit Banerjee | February 26, 2019

My Japanese skills before arriving in Japan I joined Tohoku University in 2015 right after comple...

Why You Should Get Your Chemistry Bachelors Degree at Tohoku University

by Trishit Banerjee | February 26, 2019

What is the AMC (Advanced Molecular Chemistry) Program? AMC program is the undergraduate chemistr...

How I Passed JLPT N1

by Megumi Schultz | February 25, 2019

Why take the N1? Whether it is for job-hunting or graduate school, having the certification that ...

Then until Now and My Journey with Japanese

by Nuey | February 20, 2019

My Chinese Roots Growing up in a Thai-Chinese family, it did not escape the traditional route of ...

Gluten-Free Vegan Dessert in Tokyo

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Having gluten, dairy, and egg intolerances makes it nearly impossible to enjoy any desserts that ...

Helpful Japanese Phrases for Beginner Students in Japan

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Learning Japanese is a huge shift from the comfort and ease of speaking your native language. You...

Started from Scratch ー How I learned Japanese

by Yaman | February 28, 2019

Coming to Japan with no Japanese skill When I first came to Japan I knew nothing about Japanese l...

Struggling With Speaking Formal Japanese Taught Me Acceptance

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Keigo is an honorific form of Japanese that communicates respect. Many social situations require ...

What is Student Life in Tokyo Like Outside of University?

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Educational opportunities for people wanting to study abroad in Japan are increasing more than ev...

My Experience in a Funk Music Circle at Keio University

by Nina Patrick | March 01, 2019

During my time as a student at Keio University, I tried to make friends by joining music circles....

5 Must-Know Tips Before You Study In Japan!

by Trishit Banerjee | January 18, 2020

Do you wonder what you should know before you come and study in Japan? There are so many things I...

5 Do’s and Don’ts for getting a Japanese Scholarship

by Trishit Banerjee | February 01, 2021

Scholarships are competitive. In the beginning, it was scary for me to fill out the application f...

6 of the Best Japanese Studies Courses in Tokyo

by Leon Donoyan | February 02, 2021

Introduction to Japan There are about half a million foreigners living in Tokyo and that number i...

Study in Japan: The Best Universities in Kyushu

by Rumi Mizusako | December 10, 2020

Discover Kyushu Three famous landmarks in Kyushu. Kyushu, known as the “land of fire”, is ...

From Waseda-UTokyo Student to Social Entrepreneur

by Rumi Mizusako | February 14, 2020

A one-on-one with Dennis Chia, the man behind Boundless Sosei-Partners who is working with local...

Decoding the Japanese Acceptance Rate Charts: Case of the Osaka University

by Tamaki Hoshi | May 20, 2020

One of the most difficult aspects of being an international student in Japan is finding the info...

Study Abroad in Japan: Tips for Volunteering and Traveling

by Rumi Mizusako | December 07, 2019

Why Travel Now as a Student? Japanese university students have some of the longest school...